Sir Alex Relishes US Trip

Sir Alex Ferguson says United’s pre-season tour to the USA will provide his players with the perfect preparation for the 2011/2012 season.

The Reds will spend just under three weeks travelling around America in July and will play five games, in Boston, Seattle, Chicago, New Jersey and Washington DC.

After a highly successful trip across the pond last summer, Sir Alex is relishing his side’s return in July.

“We’re finding it increasingly more exciting every time we come to the States,” said Sir Alex at a packed Tour 2011 press conference in New Jersey. “Major League Soccer is now developing into a very competitive league and producing good teams who are making games much more difficult, as we found last year when he played Kansas City Wizards.

“It’s great to see that improvement and, of course, the national team did well at last year's World Cup. There’s a definite sense of there being a good future for soccer in America. It’s not only that though. It’s a fantastic country to bring the players to - the training facilities are fantastic, the hotels are good, everything about the country is perfect for the build-up to a tough season.”

Sir Alex confirmed he will be taking his full squad to the States, although Antonio Valencia and Javier Hernandez may have to wait until later in the tour to make an appearance.

“It’s my intention to bring all the squad apart from Valencia and Chicharito, who will both be on international duty," he revealed. "Hopefully, though, they will join up with us at some part during the tour.”